MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • May 2, 2021
I was curious about the April 28 public protest by Maine lobstermen against all offshore wind power development. Surely these people know, better than most, that the greatest danger to their industry is the warming of the Gulf of Maine because of our climate emergency. I was further surprised by their logo, with its motto “Crush Mills.” Why a personalized political attack if their issue is economic and environmental? It became much clearer once I read that among the speakers was the director of the misnamed Maine People Before Politics, speaking on behalf of Paul LePage. As governor he did everything possible to thwart wind power in Maine. It appears the lobstermen have been used as an excuse for LePage to rally his loud and angry base in preparation for an election run next year. ~ Ann Morrill, South Portland